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Oh Too slow! Mont-Bell say their Exceloft insulation is great when wet. It is pretty packable, not a belay jacket. I found it to be very little insulation density, but also warmth came from having... |
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Re: Summer Insulation Layer Sugg. You get daily thunderstorms there, so synthetic? Or down, because so bringable and you can protect it. Depending on the temps you expect, you can determine an appropriate thickness. That is m... |
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avatar week Yep, been switching it alot this week. Unemployed right now! and hurt a bit. |
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re leather boots It's great in some ways, but still quite a barrier to drying, especially when wearing thick or double socks. I am thinking winter, with snow. Footwear is so specific. Carol Crooker wrote in ... |
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Re: New Alphamini and 20% off at Oware Online Shopping Cart Thanks, got a rad pad. ! |
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beautiful cobblery the last frontier of MYOG? For glue, if you are avoiding contact cement, including the 3M spray, instead maybe try Instant Krazy Glue® Wood and Leather Salomon made some softshell shoes. In... |
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Re: Contact Lenses Freezing Solution Put them under your body, pillow, or sleeping pad? Why do they need to be flat? |
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2008 best gyear ever ☺ Mont-Bell Ex Light down jacket: 6.2 oz. 3/4" of fairy down for layering. Full zip, size Large. Worn on top, it floats, so.. weightless? ☺ Backcountry.com ... |
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Cuben OK It well may be stronger, but likely they have the same suspension, so no more weight-carrying comfort. I love seeing weird packs out there. Come on man! it's the finest hand-rolled Cuben! |
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Re: suggestions for the beginner Nice list, Mike. It says you sleep in your Driducks coat at least sometimes. How that's going on the fabric? I just made a bivy top out of it and am concerned about long term durability - don&... |
All Reader Reviews by Paul Tree
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Golite 2006 Reed Pants I have a later version with leg zips. When hiking steep uphills, these pants are a real handicap because they try to keep you from lifting your knee. Made my summit twice as hard to keep fighting that... |
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OR Verglas Gaiters (mens) You rate them without ever having used them? That is beyond belief. Quote: "I give these a 4, without using them outside at all, so be aware they may be a 5 for a particular use." Or,... |
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GU Energy Gel They do work, better than PowerGel. Faster than food. Works fine at low temps. I don't mind the taste or texture. I've gone snowboarding all day with no other food than 5 GU packets. Cons:... |
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Jocalat bars (by Larabar) Chocolate These things are awesome. 240 calories and very small and uber healthy. They had them at Trader Joe's. |
